Private foundation · EIN 47-3246621 · Lincoln, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vonrickenback Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $206K total, median $5,000. 88% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$206K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

16 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
McLean HospitalBelmont, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$110K
Life Sciences Cares IncCambridge, MACharitable contribution unrestrictedcharitable contribution unrestricted$20K
St Anthony ShrineBoston, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$20K
Presidents & Fellows of Harvard CollegeCambridge, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$10K
Network for Excellence in Health InnovationBoston, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$10K
Catholic Schools FoundationBoston, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$7,500
Biomedical Science Careers ProgramBoston, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$5,000
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$5,000
St Brigid ParishLexington, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$5,000
The Immigrant Learning CenterMalden, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$5,000
Science History InstitutePhiladelphia, PACharitable contribution unrestricted$3,000
National Assoc of Rare DiseaseWoburn, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$1,000
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$1,000
Save Our Heritage FoundationConcord, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$1,000
Waltham Boys & Girls ClubWaltham, MACharitable contribution unrestricted$1,000
Room to GrowBronx, NYCharitable contribution unrestricted$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 14 · Pennsylvania 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Vonrickenback Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lincoln, Massachusetts, administered in care of Robert L Carson, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Vonrickenback Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Vonrickenback Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $206K across 16 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Vonrickenback Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (14 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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